Pronunciation of 'Herpesviridae'
The word 'Herpesviridae' refers to a family of DNA viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans. It is pronounced as 'ˌhɜːrpiːzˈvɪrɪdiː' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Herpesviridae' originates from the Greek word 'herpein,' meaning 'to creep,' referring to the creeping or spreading nature of the lesions caused by these viruses. The suffix '-viridae' is a standard taxonomic suffix used in the naming of virus families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of DNA viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans, such as herpes simplex and varicella-zoster.
Pronounced as 'HER-peez-VIR-i-dee,' with stress on the first syllable of 'Herpes' and the second syllable of 'Viridae.' 'Her' as in 'her,' 'pees' as in 'peas,' 'vir' as in 'veer,' and 'idae' as 'i-dee.'